Ruth Wilkerson Obituary
Official Obituary of

Ruth Wilkerson

January 1, 1946 - November 7, 2024

Ruth Wilkerson Obituary

Ruth Wilkerson, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. Ruth was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved to go fishing and enjoyed cooking for her family.


Ruth is survived by her husband, Ernest Wilkerson; daughters, Nancy Whitehead (Alvin) and Cynthia Wilkerson (Joe); son, Ernie Wilkerson; sisters, Lynn Gore, Peggy Word and Carolyn Wilkerson; brothers, Jesse Holliman and Merle Holliman; sister-in-law, Jean Holliman, six grandchildren, Cacey (Philip), A.J. (Miranda), Allen (Ada), Kaitlyn (Michael), James and Matthew; and nine great grandchildren. She was preceded by her parents, Jesse and Opal Holliman; eight siblings; and granddaughter, Megan Cook.


Memorials may be sent to East Tate Baptist Church, 674 East Tate Road, Senatobia, MS 38668.

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Ruth Wilkerson, 78, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, November 7, 2024, surrounded by her family. Ruth was a member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved to go fishing and enjoyed cooking for her family.


Ruth is survived by her husband, Ernest Wilkerson; daughters, Nancy Whitehead (Alvin) and Cynthia Wilkerson (Jo

Events

Visitation

Sunday, November 10, 2024

12:30 pm - 2:00 pm

East Tate Baptist Church

674 East Tate Road Senatobia, MS 38668

Funeral Service

Sunday, November 10, 2024

2:00 pm

East Tate Baptist Church

674 East Tate Road Senatobia, MS 38668

Interment following funeral service

Sunday, November 10, 2024

Magnolia Cemetery

Hwy 306 Coldwater, MS 38618